Monday, September 26, 2011

I decided that it would be bestest if I took care of san when she got really sick with fever and asthma. So I stayed wif san all weekend and saw that she rested well. I even told Megat he should not wake her up (he sometimes would walk over her to wake her up). I even had to chase him off the bed several times. I thought I would be much better than a toy :)

This morning san was better and she woke up at 5 am to feed us and give Toro his meds. she could not even give Toro his meds during the weekend so Cousin R had to come and help me take care of that! But now that san is better, we would have food and meds and even play. This is a good Monday I fink.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Some rest and relak time for us and san. san has been coffing quite alot and making a lot offur noise. I fink san needs a toy like what I have. I have 2 so maybe I can give san one. Hmmm...which one ......

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Finally after a whole year, I brought Bujang back to this park. he started walking really when he was in this park 5 or 6 years ago but I stopped bringing him year a couple of years ago as it became very noisy with young people and boys playing soccer. Once or twice we nearly got hit by a soccer ball and once by a cricket ball! It was far too dangerous for us.

But I know he like sit here as it is far more interesting with may paths to explore.

And many places to sit under...

Here he met his favourite ixora bush again and he spent some time smelling each and every clump of ixora flowers.

A kind of bird's eye view. It There was no one but us this afternoon. The Town Council had also built a tall enclosure surrounding the play area - some kind of ball court but I think they had locked it up. So no one can play at the court anymore which is a pity as there is hardly any public space in Singapore that people can use for recreation. I think if you want to use the space you may have to get a permit! Although I think its a pity, I am grateful at the same time cos a soccer ball can really hurt someone or someone's cat!

Another bush that he explored. I think he is figuring out just how many cats (or dogs) visit this space.

Bujang in hiding :)

When we came home, he was very relaxed and happy and sat quietly.

Bujang had a good time here. I first thought I should stop him but then he wa shaving such agood time I decided to let him just do it!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Cleanliness is very important to a cat, no matter what san. Megat's laid back everyday stance :)

Last night Megat lost his temper. Just after midnight I woke up to the sound of deep meows which I recognised as Megat's voice. I contemplated ignoring him but I knew that he would not stop until I saw to him. When he saw me, he stopped meowing and pawed at the door of his cage, wanting to be let out.

I saw immediately why he was yelling. His litter pellets were all over his blankie and I smelled poo. Poor Megat. I know he does not like pooing in his own litter in the cage and would often race to the litter in the bathrom if he has to do big business. I think the smell of it bothers him (and rightly too). I cleaned and washed out his litter bin, put fresh litter in it and gave him a new blanket. After that, he was a much happier kitty and we both had some sleep.

Since Megat is a senior kitty, he needs the litter in the cage. Otherwise he would just go.

Cats are really fastidious about cleanliness and I think all of the amigos are this way. Bujang expects his throw-ups to be cleaned immediately, Toro expects very clean litter or he would pee in the shower stall, Tanaka would ensure all bits and pieces are buried and Ms Akira would not use the litter if there is poo from the boys! So therefore I was quite surprised that in one episode of "Clean House" on cable, the homeowner said that she would make sure she cleans her cat litter bin (pick up after them, not wash the bins) once a week!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

It is time for me to take over from san. She has not been furry good at blogging lately and says she has no pikshurs. So I told san I would help her out. Its time fur my How-To tips. This time about laundry. san send out most offur our laundry to the man who helps her to wash them. She gives them paper - a lot offur it for him to keep our laundry safe and sound and of course smelling good. She usually send out our fings as she says all the mats and quilts are too difficult for her to wash by herself.

So I have to keep my ears out for the sound of the bell effury Sunday morning. Here I am doing my best to hear for the bell. But first I always hear for his footsteps. Then I have to turn around to see if it was really the laundry man. Sometimes its the post that brings our medicine from far away. Once I hear the laundryman I always

check if its the rights bags. san puts our laundry in Ikea bags as they are distinct and the laundryman knows the bags belong to us.

Sometimes I send my helper Toro to see if the laundryman has arrived. He is my right-handcat and does his job well.

Once the laundryman takes away our dirty linen (hehe), he would drop off the clean ones. This menas the laundry would smell nice and clean. Both of us would do the sniff test. san would give the laundryman a lot of paper also at this point. You can see from the pikshurs that we have the same stuff that we sent out before. Now they are in plastic. I always make sure that this is the case as it is my duty. It would not be right if the laundryman sends us someone else's laundry. Then I would have to tell san and she would have to make our complaints to the person-in-charge at the laundramat.

But as the BOSS, I would have to make sure that the right bags are taken in exchange for the paper and then I make sure the lundryman goes away. We do not want him to come back and take away our clean ones again.

So then san puts away our newly cleaned laundry. THAT is when I know my job is done.

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Today Bujang went to the vet for his booster shot. The poor kitty thought he was going for a walk but he was whisked away to the clinic. He protested very loudly (as he had every right to do) and so I advised him to yell at the vet instead. Vets can take almost anything I feel :)

We were lucky as there was no one there and Dr T saw us almost immediately. He took his shots very well and even allowed the vet to trim his nails but we had to stop when he started growling. At least the nails in his front paws are very short :)

He is now alseep as he had a little fever from the vaccination but he should be ok tomorrow. His next shot in in 2012. Phew!

Monday, September 05, 2011

Ms Akira likes watching the world from as far away as possible. The pink mattress is where she spends most of her time under.

Resting on san's lap.

Ms Akira grooming at her new cat tree...

She sits here often at the open window to see what's going on...

I got Ms Akira a new cat tree that she can use to sit and look outside although this part of the corridor is rather boring. But as she is a quiet cat, more often than not, she would be able to spy on the outside quite safely and she can sprint down or up at the slightest noise. She also likes sitting on the tree that is on the far wall, opposite the window :)

The boys were very well-behaved last week. they helped me with greeting the guests and played with a few of them. This left me with some time to chat and catch-up. Tanaka was the perfect host and greeted the guests with his wet nose and presence. Bujang just sat under the table but at least he came out some of the time. Megat decided to hide out and so did Toro :)

All in all, they were not much stressed out as they could always escape to their safe places and the guests know not to follow them :)

What? I thought we would have no more flash boxes! I think its time to run...again...

Medicine time...

Since Toro is going for his haircut to the groomer's today, I thought I should give him his meds in the am. The kitties are usually much calmer. Toro waited quite long and Megat was actually quite cooperative with his sang hwang mixture. Then he decided to wait for Toro to finish. This is the first time since 2 weeks ago that Megat decided to wait as he had been trying to run away from morning meds. His last Alutab pill was Saturday really and so he had one day with no meds. I think that is why he decided to give me a chance :)

He is not vomitting anymore but I decided to get his CANIGEST anyway as it helps him with his digestion and tummy. Toro has Pro Kaolin to prevent him from vomitting too. We will be taking Bujang for his booster FIV vaccination tomorrow - finally.

Sunday, September 04, 2011

We have been having many guests for Hari Raya Puasa. It was furry tiring for all offur us and san was furry busy with all offur guests and spring cleaning. But this Sunday, we had no more guests and as tomorrow is the beginning of another week and work day, san thinks we have seen our last guest for the year. I fink san will be more free to blog next week as she is on a break.

She even forgot that Bujang needed a booster for his FIV vaccination. She promises to write more about that later. But for now, we are going to bed. PHEW!

CAT TALES

About Me

About US

Bujang came one rainy afternoon on 18 Oct 04. He was a scared 4 week old kitten who fought bravely. He drank his milk and ate all his vitamins and grew up big, strong and steady. Ms Akira came from the SPCA on 20 Feb 05. She was about 2 months. She was a diva then and a diva now. Her favourite cat is her bruffer Bujang. Totoro (or Toro for short and TunaBelly for laughs), came here on 1 Mar 06 at 1.5 years old. He is goofy and gentle and loves to have his fur brushed. I rescued Megat from a dark cockroach-infested carpark on 13 Dec 06. He was already more than 10 years old. He had bad teeth, cataracts and FIV. Now he has 1 canine, some bluriness in his eyes and is a cancer (lymphoma) survivor for 2 years already (as of May 2011). He is very loving towards his humans, loves warm cushions and warm hearts. Rocket Tanaka is named after the celebrity chef Jun Tanaka. He was a Deepavalli blessing on 18 Nov 07, at 2 months. He eats much and sleeps even more but he is a sportskitty at heart. He thinks he is The Boss and behaves like one. Popsicle Poppy was rescued in October 2013, At 10, she was not as fast as before and was hurt twice by other cats and sometimes her fur would be singed by the fires during the Ghost Months. We formally adopted her in Nov 2014 after about 18 months of recuperation. Ninja Rezki started as a foster in April 2016 but as he has kidney issues, the amigos decided he should stay. We bought him a new toy on 24 December 2016 and adopted him on 25 Dec 2016. I am blessed to have them all.

Megat's details

We have put all of Megat's history in his own blog at http://megatmycat.blogspot.com/

There you will see his journey with lymphoma and how we managed to put him on the long road to recovery.

AWARDS

Our thanks to The Poupounette

Thanks Sheldonthecat

Thank you Chans

Thanks to Cats from Wildcats Wood

RUN FREE

Awang, B's Mom, FatBoy,Callie,MInah

Run Free at Rainbow Bridge

We are blessed to have known these kitties and know that they are now running free.Callie (091108) She died of Ataxia. It was rumoured she was Minah's mother. She was a calm community cat.B's Mom (251108) She had an accident at the carpark where she stayed. she was small and petite, unlike my Tuxie Bujang. She was his mother and she had many kittens but was too wily to be caught.Awang (050411) He was sister S's cat and he died of FIV and renal failure.FatBoy (240810) He died of renal failure and was a gangster when he was younger but he loved scritches and midnight snacks.Minah (141011) She died of renal failure. She was our pretty community cat that everyone loved and looked out for.

Our Community Cats

Our first community cats aka Wild Bunch was a group of 4 - Callie, FatBoy, Minah and Putih. Callie died of ataxia after about 1.5 weeks of hospitalisation. It was a painful affair for her even though she was under palliative care. FatBoy died of kidney failure. He was an old cat and we did all we could for him from shelter to medicines. We even tried growth hormones! Now out of the original 4, we only have Minah and Putih - both healthy although Minah will be 7 years old this year, like my cat Bujang. the new cats Tiger and Jeffrey Boy are not really the Wild Bunch but we feed them every evening. They have a caregiver M but we feed them anyway as they are community cats.